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Originally Posted by Mciccolella
How much does it cost to have a rod replaced and how long do you wait before doing it? Will this allow the water heater to last longer?
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No idea what it costs as I did it myself. The anode was $20. Yes your tank will last longer, the idea is the anode corrodes and not the tank, so the tank that would last 18 years otherwise lasts 30 years with proper maintenance. You should do this every 3 to 5 years.
I will add "my tank lasted XX years" posts are useless. Those tank are not here, they were some where else with different water. I further argue that products made 20 years ago used better materials with longer warranties than what is in your current home